Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician – Color Evaluation Lab (Entry Level)

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician works in a textile color evaluation laboratory, assessing production samples to ensure they meet pre-approved color standards. This role focuses on visually evaluating color, establishing and applying color tolerances, and making clear pass/fail decisions that directly impact production quality. The technician collaborates closely with other lab staff and quality control teams to maintain consistent, high-quality color standards across all production lots.

Responsibilities

• Receive and gather production samples for color evaluation in the lab.
• Conduct visual assessments of textile colors to determine whether products meet pre-approved color standards.
• Establish and apply appropriate color tolerances when evaluating production lots.
• Make clear pass/fail decisions on production lots based on color quality and adherence to standards.
• Articulate and communicate color decisions, including the reasons for pass or fail outcomes, to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of evaluations and decisions, ensuring thorough documentation of color assessments.
• Input comments, evaluation data, and decisions into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with attention to detail.
• Work alongside the quality control laboratory team using a benchtop spectrophotometer to ensure QC requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other lab technicians and quality control inspectors to support consistent quality standards.
• Perform inspection and quality control activities related to color, samples, and laboratory procedures as needed.

Essential Skills

• Strong color acuity and the ability to accurately distinguish subtle color differences.
• Ability to pass the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test with a Superior rating (score less than 16).
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment, including handling samples and lab equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills for explaining color decisions and documenting results.
• Experience or familiarity with quality control and inspection processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lab technicians and quality control inspectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory work in textiles, color, chemistry, or a related field.
• Familiarity with benchtop spectrophotometers and color measurement equipment.
• Knowledge in quality control, inspections, or laboratory sample evaluation.
• Experience entering and managing data in Excel and maintaining organized records.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills to support a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a textile color evaluation laboratory that focuses on color quality for production lots. The work is performed on a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is lab-based, requiring comfort around laboratory equipment, samples, and quality control instruments such as a benchtop spectrophotometer. The workplace culture is described as very friendly and kind, promoting a strong sense of community and collaboration. The organization operates in a highly specialized niche within the color and textiles industry and offers opportunities to grow into other roles over time. Dress is appropriate for a professional lab setting, with an emphasis on safety and practicality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlstadt, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlstadt,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $20 - $23